We often speak of “vices” as something that’s okay because we do so many other things right. My vice damaged my skin.
What Are the Risk Factors for Skin Cancer?
Anyone can get skin cancer, but people with certain characteristics are at greater risk…
What is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month and Who Is Most Affected?
April is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, and no better time to discuss how cancer disproportionately affects minorities. There are differences in the number of new cancer cases and cancer outcomes. Disparities more often negatively affect racial and ethnic minorities, poor, adolescent, and young adult populations.
Get Active and Healthy this National Minority Health Month!
April is National Minority Health Month. Learn what you, your family, and community can do to get active and stay healthy.
Cancer Health Disparities Definitions and Examples
Cancer health disparities are adverse differences between certain population groups in cancer measures, such as: incidence (new cases), prevalence (all existing cases), morbidity (cancer-related health complications), mortality (deaths), survivorship and quality of life after cancer treatment, burden of cancer or related health conditions, screening rates, and stage at diagnosis.
Family Health History of Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
Having a family health history of colorectal cancer makes you more likely to get colorectal (colon) cancer yourself.
Robert’s Story
“If I hadn’t been screened I wouldn’t have been able to see my son go off to college.” Robert said. Read more about Robert’s experience.
What Should I Know About Colorectal Screening?
Screening tests can find polyps so they can be removed before turning into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when treatment works best.
Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month
Gallbladder cancer and bile duct cancer are relatively rare forms of cancer. Read more about these rare forms.
Cancer Doesn’t Wait
In this video, Dr. Lisa Richardson, Dr. Robert W. Carlson, and Dr. Laura Makaroff talk about the importance of routine cancer screenings.